The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) annual trends report has been released, revealing several themes for 2024.
Connecting to the outdoors is one of the most popular trends, with warm woods making a comeback and nature-inspired fabrics and wallpapers being used in nooks and seating. Minimalism doubles down with an increased focus on functionality and easy-to-maintain layouts.
Other trends include carefully selected lighting, full tile walls, the use of gold over black hardware, and color requests.An impressive pop of pigment or not
The possibilities for your kitchen also expand, with kitchen islands and subtle blends of earthy hues, like an artist's endless color palette.
As Henri Matisse once said, “Creativity requires courage.” From bold and vibrant to natural and calm, this year's Kitchen That Cook offers inspiration on how to refresh the most frequently visited room in your home.
The following six area kitchens incorporate color and texture into their designs. Two new constructions and four of his renovations, stretching from the beach to downtown, make up this year's colorful kitchen (and its cooks).
emerald
- construction: new build
- position: landing
- designer: Hooper Patterson Interior Design
- builder: bell custom homes
- photograph: Drexel Photos
In this transitional Landfall kitchen with a twist, a custom hood featuring distressed brass straps and rivets becomes a focal point against an entire wall of distinctive petite multi-toned emerald green picket tiles .
The design was by Hooper Patterson of Hooper Patterson Interior Design (HPID), who worked with the homeowners on the selection.
“We were thrilled that not only did they love green, but they weren't afraid of color,” says Patterson, who worked with the homeowners on the selection.
The mosaic tiles are from Southeastern Tile Connection. This home is a new construction by Bell Custom Homes. The cabinetry is by Hollingsworth Cabinetry and is Creekstone in color.
“We wanted something other than white, and we wanted a warm color rather than a cold gray. The marble-veined quartz countertop has a warm taupe color running through it, so That was the inspiration,” Patterson says.
Patterson used shiny brass hardware and abstract fabrics for the kitchen island seating. The light fixtures are by HPID, and the countertops are by Southeastern Marble and Granite. The kitchen table and chairs are Mr. Brown and CR Laine.
navy
- type: Refurbishment
- position: wrightsville beach
- builder: Tongue & Groove Design + Construction
- designer: craft architecture and interior
- photograph: Yoon Arisa
Newly renovated by Tongue & Groove Design + Build, this Wrightsville beach kitchen showcases one of 2024's top design trends: the use of gold hardware.
Starting with a bland, outdated kitchen, the team gutted the space down to the concrete studs and replaced lighting, plumbing, and appliances. Next, we updated the design.
“We chose new cabinetry that features a two-tone color combination with glass tops and floating shelves to make the space more open and inviting,” says Tongue & Groove Builders , says Mark Batson.
The ceilings were raised and a new panel-compatible refrigerator was creatively recessed into the side wall. Showplace Cabinetry's base cabinets were painted in Benjamin Moore Hale Navy.
“The Hale Navy lower cabinets help stabilize the space, while the Heron Plume upper cabinets with frosted glass and floating shelves add ceiling height and an open feel to the floor plan while maintaining a coastal aesthetic. We’re elevating it,” Batson said.
Design choices were made by Craft Architecture & Interiors. Coconut-hued Italian ceramic subway tiles were sourced from Refine Tile & Design and paired with the apron sink. The antique brass pendant is from Restoration Hardware.
red
- construction: Refurbishment
- position: forest hills
- designer: big sky design
- photograph: Alison Potter
When Jennifer Craner of Big Sky Design and her client spotted Schumacher's Pandora wallpaper in an onyx and jade colorway, that was it.
“That was one of those moments,” Cranor said. “When we found the perfect complement to Sherwin-Williams Chinese Red (the cabinet paint color) and the dramatic dark background of the Scandinavian wood-inspired design, we knew it was what it was intended for. I really felt like that. It brought the whole room together.”
This room is the butler's pantry, but it didn't exist before this Forest Hills home was renovated. After redoing the layout, a butler's pantry was created and an opportunity to play with color.
Cabinet design is by Brandon Parrow.
“If it was bigger, we could have parties there,” says the homeowner. “It turned out to be a special little surprise for us.”
The cabinet design by Brandon Parrow used the top glass front to display the homeowner's special heirloom items. Gold hardware, swirled countertops, and a chevron tile layout complete this stylish corner.
“What could have been a more mundane space has become a very inspirational and functional space that reminds us of the value of small things, of food, and of bringing people together,” Craner says. says Mr.
sea salt
- construction: new build
- position: wrightsville beach
- Designer/Builder: Construction of Conradi and Son
- photograph: Rick Ricozzi
- The kitchen in this family home brings together current features and elements of the original Wrightsville Beach style.
Caribbean heart pine paneled walls reminiscent of the original beach bungalow are combined with a modern layout of textured subway tile, open shelving, and dual-tone cabinetry. The base cabinets are painted Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt.
“It has a sea glass exterior and that elusive greenery that's hard to find on the beach anymore,” says Holly Conradi of Conradi & Son Construction.
Holly and her husband Ralph Conradi built a home that three generations of their family can enjoy.
“Our kids grew up on the edge of Wrightsville Beach, so we wanted to pass on the tradition to their kids and create something we could all share,” Holly says.
Benjamin Moore's “The Glass Slipper'' is painted on the kitchen ceiling. Quartz counters are provided by the seller. The subway tiles were purchased at a hardware store.
“The shaker cabinet style, open feel of the kitchen, and rustic fixtures such as pine walls remind Lumina of coastal days when it was hot and everyone knew each other on the beach,” says the product supplier. says Neil Nesbitt of Shoreline Cabinet Company. cabinet.
Nature
- construction: Refurbishment
- position: Orange Street, Historic District, Downtown Wilmington
- Builder/Designer: homeowner
- photograph: Bradley Strickland, lighthouse visuals
Formerly a bed and breakfast, the historic 1875 Wisconsin Gore House on Orange Street has been completely renovated from head to toe, including a complete redo of the galley kitchen. The color and fixture choices reflect key design trends for 2024, bringing the outdoors in with soft, natural and earthy tones.
“We wanted the kitchen to be natural and neutral,” says Jennifer Sundstrom, who renovated the house with her husband. She said: “We found granite with a bit of greenery and fell in love with it, then lived in the house for about a year before realizing we needed a backsplash.”
Sandstrom found unpolished marble backsplash tiles from Floor & Décor. The original brick remained exposed below the stove. The cabinet was custom made from maple wood. Custom spice drawers and pot drawers were created with functionality in mind.
The house was sold in 2023, and the Sundstrom family moved to Georgia. Sandstrom says she still thinks about the kitchen.
“It's incredibly warm and one of the most functional kitchens I've ever had,” she says.
White
- construction: Refurbishment
- position: 5th Avenue, Brooklyn Arts District, Downtown Wilmington
- Builder/Designer: Dogwood design and development
- photograph: Karen Zyp, Cape Fear REALTORS
Ultra-modern all-white kitchens may be being phased out, but warm, textured white kitchens are here to stay, according to NKBA.
Marc Erichsen and Christina Erichsen of Dogwood Design and Development renovated a bungalow in downtown Wilmington for resale, using rich, warm wood accents in the kitchen to balance cool-toned tiles and cabinetry. I took it.
“Whites and grays and warm woods are timeless and appeal to different generations,” says Christina.
Distressed white hex tile walls paired with warm gray grout from Southeastern Tile Connection serve as a backdrop for the custom pine hood and floating shelves. ProSelect's shaker style cabinet is pale gray and decorated with Lowes brass handles.
“I love how the brass and gold hardware complements the warm wood. It's also lovely to find quartz with a bit of gold color in the gray swirls,” says Christina.
During the renovation, Christina and Mark painted vaulted ceilings and added stained pine beams. The sconces and pendant lighting are from Shades of Light and Wayfair. The bar stools are from HomeGoods, and there's a painting of Benjamin Moore's Balboa Mist on the wall. This home was sold in 2023.
